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4 Day Camp - Palaeontology for Kids: Fossils, Dinosaurs, Evolution, Extinctions
Dr Pete PhD Earth Science Philosophy Geology
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An intermediate introduction to palaeontology for teenagers. Suitable for kids who already know a bit about the subject but want to learrn more advanced scientific methods and ideas. Covering famous fossil sites and excavation techniques.
Class experience
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Welcome to my 4 day summer camp on "Palaeontology for Kids" Covering fossil hunting, famous fossil site, the evolution of animals, plants and humans and fossil excavation techniques. This is not a basic class so younger students may find it more difficult unless they are advanced for their age or already keen on the subject. I teach using a lecture style with multi-media powerpoint slides with opportunities for questions. We will cover the following subjects: 1) Sedimentary rocks and how...
Students will gain a good understanding in palaeontology
I have a BSc in Geology and an MSc in Geophysics (and a PhD in Philosophy) and have chosen the most interesting and exciting subjects to teach to get young minds fascinated by Earth Sciences.
Structured lecture classes, so participation optional, relieves anxiety Mixed media slides appeal to different learning styles Engaging topics keeps attention Slides can be seen before class
No previous experience required but please note this is not a basic class, so younger students may find it more challenging unless they are already very keen on this subject.
Some classes talk about Global Warming and Climate Change causing more frequent natural disasters. It also talks about mass extinctions including the possibility of humans causing one now (including ourselves) and has some drawn images of animals dying to become fossils. It is delivered in a upbeat manner with positive solutions (eg: switching to renewable energy), but the more sensative students may find these topics distressing.
Vertebrate Palaeontology, 4th Edition Paperback (2014) by Michael J. Benton Introduction to Paleobiology and the Fossil Record Paperback (2020) by Michael J. Benton & David A. T. Harper Earth Scinece - Global Edition (14th Edition: 2015) - Tarbuck and Lutgens - Published by Pearsons Earth Science - Hardback Edition - Samuel - Published by: Spaulding, Namowitz https://geology.com/articles/what-is-earth-science.shtml https://www.britannica.com/science/Earth-sciences https://earth-science.org.uk/
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(261)
I teach Earth Science and Philosophy on Outschool and am very passionate about the topics I teach. You can join any of my classes anytime. They do follow on from each other, but can also be taken as stand alone classes. I use the lecture-style...
Group Class
$80
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
50 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-18 learners per class
